24th February 2023

Personalise Your Home with Photowall

*AD – Gifted. All opinions are my own. If you follow my blog you will know that we actually live in a rented house (because who […]
9th January 2023
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Life insurance – 5 top tips in 2023

*This is a collaborative post. As we enter the new year it is a good time for reflection and contemplation. Whilst many will be focusing on […]
4th January 2023

Make 2023 Father’s Day Unforgettable – Here Are Our Top Tips!

*This is a collaborative post. Father’s Day is a special day for dads everywhere, but this year it can be even more special. With the right […]
16th December 2022
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Ways to Avoid Buyer’s Remorse When Buying A Home

*In Collaboration with. In a July 2021 survey, 68% of homebuyers in the UK admitted feeling a great deal of remorse after buying their houses. Representing […]
9th December 2022

How to Lights4fun Your Home This Christmas

*AD-Gifted. All opinions are my own. I love Christmas – I mean I am seriously a true believer and whilst I am not put your decorations […]
9th December 2022
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Ways To Add More Money To Your Pocketbook

*This is a collaborative post. You can probably use some more money right about now. Everyone can. Having proper funds in your account is necessary for […]
28th November 2022
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Kids Christmas Gift Guide 2022

*Ad-Gifted. All opinions are our own. I appear to have blinked and Alyssa is suddenly 7 and asking for very different things to when she was […]
28th November 2022

Geeks & Gamers Christmas Gift Guide 2022

*Ad-Gifted. All Opinions are our own. In another life, pre-motherhood mostly, I was a total gamer and I have quite honestly always been a geek. Whilst […]
28th November 2022
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Grown-Ups Christmas Gift Guide 2022

*Ad-Gifted. All Opinions are our own. When it comes to what to give grown-ups for Christmas it can be tricky. I have been told I am […]
31st October 2022
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Creative Cafe Barista Bar Review

*Ad-Gifted. All opinions are my own. One of my favourite things to do with Alyssa is to pop to the Library and get a selection of […]
25th October 2022
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Days Out in Hampshire

*This is a collaborative post. When it comes to weekends, half-terms and school holidays, as parents we are faced with a lot of time to use […]
25th October 2022
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Top Tips for Travelling with Family

*This is a collaborative post. If you are looking to go travelling with family, be it within your own country or abroad, there are a lot […]
25th October 2022
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3 Dream Family Holidays

*This is a collaborative post. Whilst I love Autumn, when the rain starts to come down and I am tired from running around like a mad […]
19th October 2022
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Tips For Stress-Free Working And Studying At Home

*This is a collaborative post. Since 2020, there has been a sharp rise in the number of people working from home. Online learning has also soared […]
17th October 2022

Why You Should Always Dress Well

*This is a collaborative post. Dressing well every day, no matter what you’re doing or where you’re going, is important for many reasons. No one likes […]
3rd October 2022
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The Top 5 Anniversary Gifts for Him or For Her

*This is a collaborative post. Anniversary gifts have always been a difficult aspect to decide on and to get right. These are the top five accepted […]
29th September 2022
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Tips on Adjusting to Living Abroad: How to Make the Transition Easier

*Ad-Paid. All Opinions are my own. Moving to a new country can be both an exciting and challenging experience. It can be difficult to adjust to […]
29th September 2022
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Plus Size Dressing for Autumn with Yours Clothing

*Ad-Gifted. All opinions are my own. I may have lost a lot of weight recently (an on-going battle for most of my life) but I am […]
7th September 2022
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Top 3 Italian Cities for Some Family Fun

*In collaboration with Emily Jones. The common misconception is that Italy is just a romantic getaway. This is completely not the case. A trip to Italy […]
5th September 2022
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3 cost-effective tips for home renovation

*Ad-Paid. All opinions are my own. As the cost of living rises, many of us are putting certain ambitions of the past on hold.  Whether it’s […]
2nd September 2022
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5 Ways to Gain Exposure for Your Brand

*AD-Paid. All opinions are my own. Whether you’re advertising your brand for a traditional high street shop, or for an online business, it’s important to get […]
17th August 2022

Understanding the Basic Operations of the HVAC System

*This is a collaborative post. The importance of an AC unit in the home cannot be overemphasized. The HVAC system thermostat can help homeowners to achieve […]
12th August 2022
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Back to School Essentials with Very

*Ad-Paid. All Opinions are my own. I can hardly believe I am going to say this… but Alyssa will be going into Year 3 in September […]
12th August 2022
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How to Upgrade Your Jewellery Collection

*This is a collaborative post. Jewellery and fashion are some of the most popular topics in the world. The market for these products is ever-growing and […]
12th August 2022
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Girls Isabella Encanto Bedroom Makeover

*Ad-Paid. All opinions are my own. You may or may not remember that just over a year ago, I did a Frozen 2 bedroom makeover for […]
3rd July 2017

Let The Birthday Preparations Begin!

I looked at the calendar this week (because since leaving teaching I can never remember the day of the week let alone the frickin date!!) and […]
9th February 2017

Uncommonly Good!

Now, just because I do not have a Valentine does not mean I do not get involved in the spirit of the holiday. I do think […]
2nd February 2017

A Magical Tea Party!

Imagination. It is so important in our little ones. Each day I watch Alyssa’s imagination growing – for one so young she already does so much […]
30th November 2016

Gizmo Saves Christmas!

I don’t know about you, but I am really getting in the Christmassy mood – we have these crisp icy mornings where it smells like winter, […]
28th November 2016

Dorset Apple Cake from A Dorset Gal!

You should all know by now that I’m a Dorset girl and was born and bred here… though I don’t have the stereotypical Dorset accent. I […]
26th November 2016

Highlights of the Week – #28

Here we are again and as I said last time in Highlights Week #27 this is going to become a photographic highlights for me – simply […]
16th November 2016

Vogue’s 73 Questions!

The wonderful Emma over at Island Living 365 nominated me for the Vogue’s 73 Questions. Thanks Emma! Basically it is a set of random questions designed […]
7th November 2016

Pop-Choc Fridge Cake: Beat the Bake Off!

Those of you that pop by my blog regularly will know that I love to cook and bake – which is a good thing considering I post a […]
27th October 2016

The BBC Good Food Show – Tickets Giveaway!

Indulge Your Tastebuds at the BBC Good Food Show London & I’ll see you there!   At Olympia London    From Friday 11– Sunday 13 November. […]
25th October 2016

Coffee & Chocolate Cupcakes

Anyone else out there sometimes think that the only reason they are surviving is due to the amount of caffeine they are consuming?! Please don’t tell […]